Slow Cooker Collard Greens

I followed this recipe to the letter and it is outstanding! Zero alterations required. Suggestion to my fellow chefs - if you alter a recipe on this site, please don't review it. If you feel you have to substitute or put your personal touch on it, your opinion of the recipe is no longer valid. If you need people to know how you make something, submit your own recipe and open yourself up to the judgment of others.

I did a couple of things differently. I washed my collards in my sink full of water and some baking soda twice. Then I washed with cold water only. I boiled the ham hock in my pot with chicken broth and water and slowly added the collards until I cooked 4 bunches. Once it wilted I added the collards to the slow cooker with the hammock, seasoned with salt and pepper, garlic salt and onions that I cooked in a separate pan earlier and a stick of butter. I left this cook overnight for 6-8 hrs while I slept. The next morning, the kitchen smelled soooo good. The collards were flavorful and there was no need for apple cider vinegar (which I can’t stand anyway) to take the bitterness away. The washing with the baking soda did that.

These were excellent. I used a fresh serrano pepper seeded and sliced in chunks for my heat. I also used the smoke turkey necks, no ham hocks available near me. I did follow suggestions. I heated my turkey necks in a little olive oil and red pepper flakes just until I could smell the smoke of turkey ( just so they would be warm and ready to infuse flavor). I put them in first and added the rest. I did not use the baking soda or vinegar until the end. About 2 hours before they were done I tasted. To see how bitter. I then added white wine vinegar( that is what I had on hand). It made an astounding difference ! I had no idea vinegar could really cut bitterness. I di season with salt about 30 minutes before seeing. just so it didn't get overwhelming. I will definitely be making greens more often now that I know how easy and tasty mine can be. no more restaurant for me!

I made this for Thanksgiving and it was very tasty! It's a great recipe. It brings back memories of living down South. Mmmmm

This recipe is wonderful. My daughter never had any interest in collards, now - when I ask her if she has any special request for holiday meals.... Crock Pot Collards I think it's the jalepeno peppers that make the difference.